Six Flags Qiddiya City of Saudi Arabia set to open in late 2025 with tallest roller coaster
Six Flags Qiddiya City, a landmark theme park
under development in Saudi Arabia, is now expected to open in late 2025,
according to the company’s latest update. The park will feature several
world-record attractions, including the tallest and fastest roller coaster in
the world.
Earlier in the day, Six Flags initially shared
an opening window of “the first half of 2026” in a press release, but later
clarified that the park’s debut is anticipated before the end of 2025. The
company has since revised the statement to reflect the updated timeline.
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Selim Bassoul, Executive Chairman of Six Flags,
will step down at the end of 2025 but will remain involved as a consultant to
help oversee the final stages of the park’s development and ensure its
successful launch.
“Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue
supporting the company through the completion of Six Flags Qiddiya City in
Saudi Arabia — a landmark project that will showcase the next generation of
entertainment experiences,” said Bassoul. “It represents not only a bold step
for Six Flags, but a vision of what the future of theme parks can be.”
Record-breaking attractions
Announced in 2019, Six Flags Qiddiya City will introduce several world-first experiences, including:
- Falcon’s Flight – The world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, reaching 155 mph and a height of 639 feet.
- Sirocco Tower – The tallest free-standing shot ride in the world at 475 feet.
- Iron Rattler – The tallest tilt coaster globally, standing 208 feet tall.
- Gyrospin – The tallest pendulum ride in the world, measuring 173 feet.
A new era for Six Flags
The project marks a significant shift for the
brand, following the 2024 merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, which
created a combined portfolio of 56 parks across North America. Six Flags
Qiddiya City will be the company’s first large-scale venture outside that
region, highlighting its global ambitions.
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Located within Qiddiya City, one of Saudi
Arabia’s flagship giga projects, the park aims to redefine regional
entertainment by combining record-breaking thrills with cutting-edge design and
innovation.
With
construction in advanced stages and several key attractions nearing completion,
Six Flags Qiddiya City is poised to become a global destination for theme park
enthusiasts when it opens its gates later this year.
Source: https://attractionsmagazine.com/
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